The 25 Best Burgers In South Carolina

Being the greedy souls we are, we set out to find the 25 best burgers in the entire state. The burgers that you have to add to your bucket list and simply cannot ignore. The best of the best. From the packed buns loaded with toppings to the more classic cheeseburger, there is something here for everybody.

Time to start ticking these off your list. Grab a friend, forget your diet for the day and get stuck into one of the very best South Carolinaburgers…

The Brasserie Burger at this classic French bistro, that inexplicably also serves sushi, is not to be missed. It’s big, so you’ll need both hands for this one. And it comes topped with a choice of cheddar, gruyere or roquefort. Ooh la la.

Moe’s Crosstown Tavern might look like an ordinary sports bar with ordinary sports bar food. However, you mustn’t judge a book by its cover. Their Eye Opener burger served with a fried egg, bacon, cheddar, lettuce and tomato is burger perfection.

A simply wonderful Bourbon-centric whiskey bar with 400 whiskies and a Cajun-Creole restaurant with one of the best burgers in the state.

Come for the drinks, enjoy an incredible burger and then stay for more drinks with friends. An all-round top class experience; although there are some other great items on the menu, trust us and stick with the juicy burger.

The P237 Burger (named after Purlieu’s location on 237 Fishburne Street) at this charming bistro is a beauty. It comes double stacked with American cheese, dijon mustard, caramelised shallots and pickled lunch box pepper.

They serve their burgers up in casual style, wrapped in newspaper and absolutely brimming with exciting toppings.

The portions are big, the flavours are always innovative and exciting, and it is the sort of place you’ll be rushing back to in a hurry for your next visit. When it comes to South Carolina burgers you simply don’t want to miss this one.

They first opened in 2011 and have been going strong ever since. Come Back Shack is an essential SC burger bar.

It’s very much a local burger joint that’s all about fresh, delicious, handmade, homemade food at an amazing value. They place huge emphasis on sourcing the best beef, which is the key to their delicious burger.

This old school American Tavern serves up a damn fine burger that is praised for its simplicity. A juicy, beef patty comes in a sesame bun with melted cheese, griddled onions and their signature tavern sauce. And it’s manageable, so you can hold it in one hand and a cold beer in the other.

The burger at this popular local spot is nicknamed ‘The Redheaded Stranger’. It comes with hatch chiles, bacon and buttermilk ranch dressing sandwiched between a soft brioche bun. In other words, it’s spicy, sexy and unforgettable.

They say that they do “serious burgers for filthy eaters” and we can tell you they are spot on with that quote.

They also have a killer little bar where there is Karaoke. Oh, and watch out for their half price burgers from Monday – Friday between 4pm-6pm. What’s not to love about this place? South Carolina burgers simply don’t get any tastier than this.